A Case Study on Integrating Soundbeam Technology and Music Activities to Enhance a Child with Disabilities Development of Motor Skills and Attention Span

Soundbeam has had dramatic effects in the field of disability and special education. Even children with significant impairments are, with the most minimal movements, able to create exciting and beautiful sounds. The purpose of the study is to examine the use of Soundbeam Technology in enhancing young children with disabilities motor skills. The methodology of the study used a quantitative analysis to measure validity based on assessment scales used in the observation forms by four observers and a qualitative study using interviews with parents and researcher’s teaching log. A 4 year-old participant with Williams Syndrome was selected by purposive sampling to participate in the research. The duration was 20 weeks with 30-minute instructional sessions twice per week. Both qualitative and quantitative methods were used to obtain the results. The results showed the efficacy of using Soundbeam and music activities to develop the young child’s motor skills. Especially while using visual software and Soundbeam equi ment together, the participant became more interested in movements. Furthermore, the young child’s attention span was also improved through the assessment of music activities.